That should explain how important Agalloch is. There is black metal before Marrow of the Spirit, and there is black metal after Marrow of the Spirit. Now let ’ s see if they can do it while headlining.Īgalloch, Obsidian Tongue, Bereft High Noon Saloon, Madison, 6/19 Having seen Deafheaven open for Between the Buried and Me, I already know what kind of power these guys are capable of putting out. Yeah, I get it, beatnik dad rock, but for gosh darn sake, they still know how to put on a good show!Īndrew Schneider – Verb the Noun, Pallbearer, Wreck and Reference High Noon Saloon, Madison, 6/22 Having seen them perform their Aja record in full already at the Northrop in Minneapolis, I’m excited for another chance. Steely Dan The Overture Center, Sat 8/16. Their latest album, Harlequin Dream, should be great to hear in person and the High Noon Saloon atmosphere should fit right in their wheelhouse. This Australian band is starting to make some noise here in the states, and I’m really looking forward to see how they sound live. Don’t mess this up.īoy & Bear The High Noon Saloon, Wednesday 7/16. If you missed her at the High Noon Saloon last fall, here’s your chance to see her while you drink a pitcher of something cold in the Indian Summer swell. Merrill Garbus’ voice is crazy powerful live, so get ready to paint your face and shake, shimmy, and shout the entire duration of the concert.Ĭaroline Smith Memorial Union Terrace, Saturday August 9. One of the coolest shows you can see live, word is bond. TUnE-yArDs Live on King Street, King Street, Madison,7/18 You want to spend an evening getting emotionally drained. Have you heard her new release ‘Are We There’? Devastating. Sharon Van Etten Memorial Union Terrace, Madison, 7/17ĭefinitely no bigger show than this one is coming to Madison this summer.